Alberta redistributes 20 constituencies with Calgary changes
A redistribution committee approved edits affecting 20 Alberta ridings. Major shift moves Haysboro into Calgary-Glenmore from Calgary South, expanding Calgary-Glenmore and redefining rural and urban boundaries. Edmonton and other rural ridings also see adjustments to areas surrounding Vegreville, Stettler, Drumheller, and Camrose.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Fred Colborne
Haysboro
Calgary
Calgary - Glenmore
Calgary-Glenmore
Ernest Watkins
House
Queen’s Park
Jasper Place
Andre
Olds and Didsbury
Olds-Didsbury
Three Hills
Taber
Warner
Vegreville
Bruce
Drumheller
Gleichen
Sedgewick
Acadia
Ogden
Vegreville-Bruce
Willingdon-Two Hills
Amelia
St. Albert
Redwater
Drumheller-Gleichen
Hand Hills-Acadia
Stettler
Drumheller - Gleichen
Camrose
Manning Blasts Ottawa Fiscal Policy Over Provincial Powers
Premier E. C. Manning told Alberta's legislature that federal fiscal policy creates a barrier preventing provinces from meeting their duties under the British North America Act. He cited federal overreach into provincial fields, stressed the need for agreement on jurisdiction, and noted poorer provinces suffer from resource gaps. The private member motion to protest invasions passed 49 to 1, with Ernest Watkins dissenting on a proposed conference to redefine health and welfare responsibilities.
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Edmonton
E. C. Manning
Alberta
Manning
Maritimes
Mike Maccagno
L — Lac la Biche
Earl Ansley
Ind
Sc— Leduc
Ernest Watkins
Calgary Glenmore
Watkins
Alberta Legislature Limits Divisions Sparks Gov Opposition Debate
In the Alberta Legislature two divisions were called, one by the government and one by the opposition. Premier Manning opposed the Watkins amendment on federal provincial relations, arguing funds and strings attached affect provincial autonomy. Rev. E. G. Hansell moved the motion, urging greater federal-provincial cooperation and debt-free provincial credits.
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Alberta
Calgary
Glenmore
Ernest Watkins
Manning
Watkins
Canada
Ansley
E. G. Hansell
Algiers hit by string of terrorist blasts and bank robbery
Reuters reports the Secret Army Organization carried out 20 plastic bomb attacks in Algiers killing five Muslims and wounding 18 as gunmen struck in Pointe Pescade Bir Mandreis and nearby areas. In Bone a bank robbery yielded 1.26 million new francs. Officials say 12 killed and 29 wounded nationwide with seven robberies generating 320,000 francs.
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Algiers
Reuters
Secret Army
Bone
Algeria
Bery
Campaign Launched in Calgary for Hospital Sweepstakes
Calgary group forms a committee of 14 men and women to launch Operation Sweepstake. They plan a national sweepstakes to fund new hospitals, equipment, medical research grants, and medical student scholarships.
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Calgary
Legal Hospitals
Canada
Legislature Plans Tax Exemption Review For Religious Institutions
Edmonton officials say a broad review of property tax exemptions for religious groups is underway. Municipal Affairs Minister Alfred J. Hooke told a private bill committee the church property issue should be reassessed, with Hillcrest Christian College and several religious houses advancing to the Legislature.
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Doug Sagi
Edmonton
Alfred J. Hooke
Hooke
Hillcrest Christian College
Medicine Hat
Star of the North Retreat
Hillcrest College
City of
St. Albert
Malnutrition Killing Cattle in Forty Mile District
Veterinarian Dr. Phil Bryant reports cattle in Bow Island Granlea Foremost and nearby areas dying despite full stomachs due to unbalanced rations and poor quality feed. Medicine Hat agriculturist Jack Anderson notes losses are up from last year and points to drought hail frost and mineral vitamin deficiencies.
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Phil Bryant
Bow Island
Forty Mile
Medicine Hat
Jack Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Granlea
Foremost
Anderson
Bryant
Calving Season Outlook From Local Livestock expert
Mr. Anderson notes few calves born so far with most expected mid April. A balanced ration in the final six weeks before calving may help, but cows should have been on oil cake and grain all winter. Observers say cattle are just dropping over as help arrives too late.
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Bow Island
Bryant
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Alberta to End Free Co Insurance for Hospital Plan
Miss Noreen Flanagan administrator at Medicine Hat General Hospital said Alberta will discontinue the free co ownership portion of the hospital plan effective April 1. She learned of the change from J D Campbell of the Health Department after verifying by phone and awaiting a letter. Public ward maternity rates will be two dollars per day and nursery care for babies one dollar per day.
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Alberta
Noreen Flanagan
Medicine Hat General Hospital
Edmonton
J. D. Campbell
Department of Health
Miss Flanagan
Draft boards and a four year old recruit
Virgil J. Jones Jr. may return a 14 year delayed questionnaire next year. The Atlanta child explains he would like to join the army but cannot write yet. He says he would prefer the fireman branch.
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Atlanta
Virgil J. Jones Jr
Virgil
Army
Pye
record final wheat payment by Wheat Board reaches new high
Ottawa Canada An average final payment of 31.843 cents per bushel the largest ever by the Canadian Wheat Board will be issued to Prairie farmers under the 1960 61 wheat pool The final payment totals 125 088 385 after deductions farmers delivered 392 800 000 bushels and the Wheat Board closed its books Feb 28 The payment follows accelerated grain sales dollar devaluation and credit extensions boosting exports including to Red China Farmers prepare for the 1962 seeding season and note the 10 cent interim payment and 1 40 initial price set earlier
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Ottawa
Canadian Wheat Board
Alvin Hamilton
Commons
Wheat Board
Hamilton
Canada
China
Diefenbaker Considers Early Election Date Amid Filibuster
Prime Minister Diefenbaker suggested an early election date could be announced if Opposition filibustering continues. J W Pickersgill pressed for a clear government plan, and Diefenbaker said an early announcement might satisfy critics. He noted April as a month of interest for possible summit timing.
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Ottawa
Diefenbaker
J. W. Pickersgill
L—Bonavista - Twillingate
Pickersgill
Sinch
Paul Martin
L—Easex East
Gene
Canada
Nal
Green
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